Thanatos
Don’t scratch where it doesn’t itch
“Death, however, does itch. It itches all the time. It is always with us, scratching at some inner door.”
— Irvin D. Yalom, Staring at the Sun

What does it mean to live in the shadow of our own mortality? For centuries, existential thinkers like Irvin Yalom, Karen Horney, and Ernest Becker have delved into the profound connection between our awareness of death and humanity’s relentless drive to create.
Thanatos is an immersive, interactive live performance that blends electro acoustic music with dynamic animation, inviting you to explore the delicate interplay between mortality and the human yearning for immortality through art. This is not merely a performance—your participation completes the experience. Together, we co-create a work of art that exists in the moment, embodying the idea that creation is our answer to the impermanence of life. We look forward to welcoming you into this shared exploration of life, death, and the eternal power of artistic expression.

Creative Team

• Nader Adabnejad: Composer, Violin, Electronics
• Marjan Entezar: Designer & Animator
• Hootan Khadem: Game Developer
• Colin Crandal: Percussion, Voice
• Ethan Blackburn: Piano, Claviola, Synthesizer, Voice
• Freya Wolf: Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Voice
• Zowy Bahnen: Violin, Voice
• Naeem Salehi: Web Designer